Background
In the Mediterranean the human footprint driven by economic growth and, to a lesser
extent, subsistence requirements has drastically increased. Protecting the environment
of the Mediterranean Region?a biodiversity ?hotspot??is a priority for the beneficiary
countries, the Global Environment Facility, and its partners, as evidenced in this report.
extent, subsistence requirements has drastically increased. Protecting the environment
of the Mediterranean Region?a biodiversity ?hotspot??is a priority for the beneficiary
countries, the Global Environment Facility, and its partners, as evidenced in this report.